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Kristy Alpert

About Me

Kristy Alpert is a freelance travel journalist with bylines in Cosmopolitan, Food & Wine, Men’s Health, Esquire, Fodor’s Travel, and more. Kristy has traveled to 84 countries on seven continents, but her biggest adventure has been her recent journey into the world of parenting. Pick up a copy of her latest book, Road Trip Activities and Travel Journal for Kids, wherever books are sold.

Latest Stories

I Loved, Hated, and Loved-to-Hate My HOA — Here’s Why

They're a special breed.

Kristy Alpert

Oct 10, 2022

I Bought My Arkansas Home Sight Unseen While Living Abroad

And it was the best decision I ever made.

Kristy Alpert

Jun 6, 2021

9 Things to Consider When Moving from the City to the Country

There’s more to think about than how to load a moving truck on a busy city street.

Kristy Alpert

Jan 31, 2021

This Couple Built a House with Their Friends to Save Money

Here's what they've learned.

Kristy Alpert

Nov 29, 2020

This Couple Transformed a Haunted House in Salem into a Charming B&B—and You Can Book a Room

What better way to commemorate the Halloween season than staying in a charming inn with a haunted past?

Kristy Alpert

Oct 7, 2020

15 Ways Living on an Air Force Base Is Nothing Like Typical Suburbia

Locking doors is pretty much considered optional.

Kristy Alpert

Sep 16, 2020